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US20120017362A1
US20120017362A1 US12/805,267 US80526710A US2012017362A1 US 20120017362 A1 US20120017362 A1 US 20120017362A1 US 80526710 A US80526710 A US 80526710A US 2012017362 A1 US2012017362 A1 US 2012017362A1
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  • the present invention generally relates to sports-themed paraphernalia, and particularly to a sports-themed toilet and plunger set representative of rival sports teams.
  • the sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet that is inscribed with a favored team's logo and is painted in that team's basic colors.
  • the set also includes a plunger that is inscribed with a rival team's logo and is painted in the rival team's basic colors.
  • the invention presents sports related paraphernalia that allows a fan to figuratively put a hated rival in the toilet.
  • the concept may be applied to urinals and like toilet appliances.
  • the invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
  • FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a sports-themed toilet and plunger set according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a sports-themed toilet according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a sports-themed plunger according to the present invention.
  • the sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet 10 and a plunger 20 .
  • the toilet 10 comprises a bowl 12 adapted to receive urine and feces in the usual manner to be flushed away.
  • a foldable seat member 12 a is mounted on the bowl.
  • a water tank 14 is positioned on the bowl 12 and is adapted to provide flushing water to the bowl 12 in the usual manner.
  • a removable lid 14 a closes the open top of tank 14 .
  • the plunger 20 comprises a shaft 22 having an upper end and a lower end.
  • a suction cup 24 is attached to the lower end of the shaft 22 .
  • the front face of the water tank 14 is inscribed with a favored team's logo 16 .
  • the logo 16 is that of Ohio State University.
  • the water tank 14 and the lid 14 a might be colored scarlet, while the bowl 12 and the seat 12 a might be gray (Ohio State's basic colors) or vice versa.
  • the plunger shaft 22 and/or suction cup 24 are inscribed with a rival team's logo 26 .
  • the logo is that of the University Of Michigan, and the shaft 22 might be painted blue and the suction cup gold or vice versa.

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Abstract

The sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet that is inscribed with a favored team's logo and is painted in that team's basic colors. The set also includes a plunger that is inscribed with a rival team's logo and is painted in the rival team's basic colors.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • The present invention generally relates to sports-themed paraphernalia, and particularly to a sports-themed toilet and plunger set representative of rival sports teams.
  • 2. Description of the Related Art
  • Vast amounts of money are spent by loyal and rabid sports fans to acquire themed merchandise pertinent to a favorite team. Jerseys, jackets, hats, beverage vessels, china, bed linen, automotive accessories (the list is endless) are included in merchandise that generates billions of dollars for the sport's industry. No area of fan existence is sacrosanct from some form of team-themed representation. The sports industry constantly seeks to discover new and unique merchandise to market. Thus, a sports-themed toilet and plunger set solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet that is inscribed with a favored team's logo and is painted in that team's basic colors. The set also includes a plunger that is inscribed with a rival team's logo and is painted in the rival team's basic colors.
  • Accordingly, the invention presents sports related paraphernalia that allows a fan to figuratively put a hated rival in the toilet. Although described herein as applied to a conventional toilet, it should be noted that the concept may be applied to urinals and like toilet appliances. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
  • These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a sports-themed toilet and plunger set according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a sports-themed toilet according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a sports-themed plunger according to the present invention.
  • Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the sports-themed toilet and plunger set includes a toilet 10 and a plunger 20. The toilet 10 comprises a bowl 12 adapted to receive urine and feces in the usual manner to be flushed away. A foldable seat member 12 a is mounted on the bowl. A water tank 14 is positioned on the bowl 12 and is adapted to provide flushing water to the bowl 12 in the usual manner. A removable lid 14 a closes the open top of tank 14. The plunger 20 comprises a shaft 22 having an upper end and a lower end. A suction cup 24 is attached to the lower end of the shaft 22.
  • The front face of the water tank 14 is inscribed with a favored team's logo 16. For example, as illustrated, the logo 16 is that of Ohio State University. In this instance, the water tank 14 and the lid 14 a might be colored scarlet, while the bowl 12 and the seat 12 a might be gray (Ohio State's basic colors) or vice versa. The plunger shaft 22 and/or suction cup 24 are inscribed with a rival team's logo 26. As illustrated, the logo is that of the University Of Michigan, and the shaft 22 might be painted blue and the suction cup gold or vice versa.
  • The permutations and combinations for applying the sports theme disclosed above extend to all sports where traditional rivalries exist. Yankees vs. Red Sox; Cowboys vs. Redskins; Lakers vs. Celtics; Gators vs. Seminoles; Tar Heels vs. Blue Devils (again, the list is endless) are some of the many rivalries that generate fans who voraciously purchase team-themed merchandise.
  • It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

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1. A sports-themed toilet and plunger set, comprising:
a toilet having a bowl and a tank positioned on the bowl;
a toilet plunger having a shaft, the shaft having a lower end;
a suction cup positioned on the lower end of the shaft;
a first sports team logo inscribed on the tank; and
a second sports team logo inscribed on the plunger.
2. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 1, wherein said bowl and said tank are different in color, the colors corresponding to the first sports team's official colors.
3. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 1, wherein said plunger shaft and said suction cup are different in color, the colors corresponding to the second sports team's official colors.
4. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 1, wherein said second team's logo is inscribed on said plunger shaft.
5. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 1, wherein said second team's logo is inscribed on said suction cup.
6. A sports-themed toilet and plunger set, comprising:
a toilet having a bowl and a tank positioned on the bowl, the bowl and the tank being different in color;
a toilet plunger having a shaft, the shaft having a lower end;
a suction cup positioned on the lower end of the shaft, the plunger shaft and the suction cup being different in color;
a first sports team logo inscribed on the tank; and
a second sports team logo inscribed on the plunger.
7. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 6, wherein the colors of said bowl and said tank are colors corresponding to the first sports team's official colors.
8. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 6, wherein the colors of said plunger shaft and said suction cup are colors corresponding to the second sports team's official colors.
9. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 6, wherein said second team's logo is inscribed on said plunger shaft.
10. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 6, wherein said second team's logo is inscribed on said suction cup.
11. The sports-themed bathroom ensemble according to claim 6, wherein said second team's logo is inscribed on said shaft and said suction cup.
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USD812326S1 (en) 2015-10-02 2018-03-06 James Patrick Taylor Plunger

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US5664867A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-09-09 Martin & Fisher, Inc. Night light for toilet seat
US6719134B2 (en) * 2001-02-01 2004-04-13 Vincent R. Phillips Toilet plunger storage device
US6813785B1 (en) * 2003-04-07 2004-11-09 William N. Baker Plunger container

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US20150220996A1 (en) * 2014-01-31 2015-08-06 Venkata S.J.R. Bhamidipati Systems and methods for viral promotion of content
USD812326S1 (en) 2015-10-02 2018-03-06 James Patrick Taylor Plunger

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